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Cinema Halls

Rio de Janeiro being a major city in Brazil, houses a number of cinema halls. Some of the multiplexes like Kinoplex are constructed along side the shopping malls. While there are many theatres that showcase up to 15 films at a time, some single screen theatres still survive which display rare documentaries and Brazilian art films.

Cine Candido Mendes
Number of Screens: Single Screen
Films: Classic Hollywood films, mostly from the 70’s and 80’s.
Address: Rua Joana Angelica, 63, Ipanema, Rio de Janiero
Tel: +55 21 2267 7295

Kinoplex-Fashion Mall
Number of Screens: Multiplex 4 screen
Films: First run Hollywood films
Address: Estrada da Gávea, 899 2º piso, Shopping Fashion Mall, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2420 4601

Kinoplex Leblon
Number of Screens: Multiplex 4 screen
Films: Classic Hollywood films and sometimes Brazilian films.
Address: Avenida Afranio de Melo Franco, 290 , Leblon, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2461 2461

Kinoplex Nova America
Number of Screens: Multiplex 8 screen
Films: Mix of first run Hollywood and Brazilian films
Address: Avenida Martin Luther King Jr, 126, Del Castilho, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2461 2461

Kinoplex Tijuca
Number of Screens: Multiplex 6 screen
Films: First Run Movies
Address: 987 Maracana Avenue, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2461 2461

UCI Kinoplex
Number of Screens: Multiplex 10 screen
Films: First Run movies (part of the UCI chain)
Address: Avenida Dom Helder Camara, 5474, Del Castilho, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 2461 0050

UCI New York City Center
Number of Screens: Multiplex 18 screen
Films: First Run Brazilian and Hollywood films.
Address: Avenida das Americas, 5000, Barra Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2461 1818

Cine Art-Unigranrio
Number of Screens: Two screens
Films: First Run Hollywood films.
Address: Rua Marquis de Herval, 1216, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2672 2875

Cine Art-West Shopping
Number of Screens: Multiplex 6 screens
Films: Shopping mall theatre showing First Run movies.
Address: Estrada do Mendanha, 555, Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2176 9130

Cine Arte UFF
Number of Screens: Single screen
Films: Independent Brazilian movies.
Address: Rua Miguel de Frias, 9, Icarai, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2629 5030, +55 21 2629 2028

Cine Bauhuas
Number of Screens: Two screens
Films: Second run Hollywood films.
Address: Rua Doutor Nelson de Sa Earp, 88, Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2246 0408

Cine Estacao Ipanema
Number of Screens: Two screens
Films: Hollywood Art & Classic films.
Address: Rua Visconde de Pirajá 605, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2285 7314

Box Cinemas Sao GonÃ§alo Shopping
Number of Screens: Multiplex 8 screens
Films: first run Brazilian and Hollywood films.
Address: Sao GonÃ§alo Shopping Mall, Rodovia Niteroi-Manila, Sao Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2461 2090

Cine Rio Sul
Number of Screens: Multiplex 4 screens
Films: First run Hollywood films
Address: Rua Lauro Müller, 116 Shopping Rio Sul, Botafogo, loja 401, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2461 2461

Cine Estacao Laura Alvim
Number of Screens: Three screens
Films: Classics and Hollywood art films.
Address: Avenida Vieira Souto, 176, Ipanema, 22420-000 Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2267 1647

Cine Roxy
Number of Screens: Three screens
Films: First run Hollywood and Brazilian films
Address: Avenida Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 945, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 3221 9292

Cine São Luiz
Number of Screens: Multiplex 4 screens
Films: First run Hollywood films
Address: Rua do Catete, 307 Largo do Machado, Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2461 2461

Unibanco Arteplex
Number of Screens: Multiplex 6 screens
Films: First run Brazilian films and sometimes Hollywood films
Address: Praia de Botafogo, 316, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2559 8750

Cine Via Parque
Number of Screens: Multiplex 6 screens
Films: First Run movies
Address: Avenida Ayrton Senna, 3000, Barra Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 2461 2461

Cinema Bay Market
Number of Screens: Multiplex 4 screens
Films: First run Hollywood and Brazilian films
Address: Avenida Visconde de Rio Branco, 360, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 2461 2461

Cinemark Downtown
Number of Screens: Multiplex 12 screen
Films: First run Hollywood and Brazilian films
Address: Avenida das Americas, 500, Barra Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2494 5004

Cinemark Carioca
Number of Screens: Multiplex 8 screen
Films: First run Hollywood films
Address: Estrada Vicente de Carvalho, 909, Vila Kosmos, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 3688 2340

Cinemark Plaza Shopping
Number of Screens: Multiplex 7 screen
Films: First Run movies
Address: Rua Quinze de Novembro, 8, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro

Theatres

Rio has always been the cultural centre of Brazil. It has over 60 theatres, cultural theatres and cafes where live concerts, orchestras, plays and musicals are performed. Some of the famous ones which are revisited and recommended by tourists are:

Teatro Municipal
Address: Praça Floriano, s/n – Cinelândia, Centro, Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2297 4411, +55 21 2262 3935
Fax: +55 21 2220 7584

Teatro Rival
Address: Rua Álvaro Alvim 37, Centro, 20031010 Rio de Janeiro,
Tel: +55 21 2240 4469

For further information, Visit Teatro Rival.

Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Address: Av. Rio Branco, 199 - Centro (Cinelândia), 20040008 Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2240 0068
Fax: +55 21 2262 6067

For further information, Visit Museu Nacional de Belas Artes.

Teatro Maison de France
Address: Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos, 58. Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2544 2533

For further information, Visit Teatro Maison de France.

Teatro do Centro Cultural Light
Address: Av. Marechal Floriano, 168 – Centro, 22776000 Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 2211 4515

Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil
Address: Rua 1º de Março 66 Centro, 20010000 Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55 21 3808 2000

For further information, Visit Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil.